Designer
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If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
Who you are:
An experienced, prolific Designer who has expert knowledge in the Knit & Sweater categories.
Your role at Michael Kors:
We’re excited about you if you have:
We’d love to see:
MK Perks:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V.
- Work closely with Merchandising & Sales teams to build out knit & sweater categories for both Special Markets & Outlet RTW lines each season.
- Generate tech packs for knit & sweater styles each season from start to finish, including advising construction details, garment specs, and BOM information.
- Sketch into tears and best seller bodies, brainstorm new silhouette ideas on a consistent basis.
- Consistently research competitors and high-end market for design inspiration, partake in design inspiration shopping trips and visits to trade shows.
- Work with design team to create concept and print boards each season.
- Create CAD presentations for Merch & Sales teams to share with buyers.
- Attend mill and vendor meetings each season, manage sample yardage order for knits & sweaters.
- Follow up with overseas agents on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, new developments, and lab dip/strike off comments.
- Create and recolor print artwork, send artwork to overseas agents for strike off development, follow up with fabric submit comments.
- Attend fit sessions and communicate design changes to overseas agents.
- Work with trim team on new developments.
- Contribute to design meetings and advise input on constant basis.
- Minimum 3-5 years full-time experience in a design position.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Strong flat sketching abilities by hand and in Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong knowledge of cut & sew knit fabrics and sweater yarns – must have previous experience in handling sweater style development and strong knowledge of sweater construction.
- Strong knowledge of garment specs.
- Prior experience in Web PLM programs is preferred.
- Prior experience mentoring or managing other team members, including interns, is a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and with agents overseas, strong written and verbal communication is expected.
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment, able to handle working on multiple projects and seasons at once.
- Must be a self-starter, able to initiate projects independently, seeks solutions by effectively using resources.
- Must be a team player, able to work in a close-knit small team environment, maintain positive working relationships with other team members.
- Must have a strong sense of urgency, able to work on a tight timeline to meet deadlines.
- Professionalism in all areas including demeanor, appearance, and communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills to communicate design ideas is expected.
- Generous holiday schedule.
- Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace).
- Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo Discount.
- Exclusive Employee Sales.
- Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family).
- 401k match.
- Paid Parental Leaven.
- Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!).
- Commuter benefits.
- Gym discounts.
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